At TSC, we have a firm commitment to making a difference in the lives of others in our community through our TSC Cares program. Through TSC Cares, we partner with local organizations to collaborate on ways to positively impact our community.

At TSC, we have a firm commitment to making a difference in the lives of others in our community through our TSC Cares program. Through TSC Cares, we partner with local organizations to collaborate on ways to positively impact our community.

26 Feb, 2024
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club hosted its annual Soccer-A-Thon on Saturday at Robert Ring Arena in Franklin, TN to raise money for the Special Olympics Tennessee (SOTN). The event was a resounding success, raising over $22,000 to help the SOTN with its soccer program. Participants filled the arena, with 26 athletes from Special Olympics as well as nearly 50 TSC players and coaches playing and helping run the hour-long clinic. “It is always powerful to watch our coaches and players come together with the Special Olympics athletes for an hour where soccer isn’t the only focus,” said TSC Tournament Director & Events Coordinator Jimmy Drain. “Hearing the laughter, seeing all the smiles, and watching friendships take place on the field are just a small sample of how much fun takes place at the event.” TSC began working with Special Olympics Tennessee in 2016 and has helped raise over $230,000 toward the cause. The current Soccer-A-Thon fundraiser will keep accepting donations until March 1st with a mission to raise even more funds for the Special Olympics athletes and TSC. You can donate here . “We love sharing our enjoyment for the game and look forward to hosting again next winter,” Drain added. “We are so thankful for the support that TSC has given Special Olympics Tennessee over the years,” Adam Germek, President and CEO of Special Olympics Tennessee said. “This support has helped grow Special Olympics soccer and other programs throughout the state. The athletes look forward to the TSC Soccer-A-Thon every year and love the unified experience with TSC players, coaches, and staff. Thank you TSC for being champions for inclusion on and off the field!” Tennessee Soccer Club established the TSC Cares program in 2017 as the philanthropic mission of TSC to aid in Building the Community in the Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. TSC Cares continues to partner with local organizations to positively impact our community. To learn more about TSC Cares, or to join us in caring for the community, please visit our TSC Cares page here.
17 Jan, 2024
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club has named Guy Garguilo as the new Academy Associate Director and Mikey Alley as the Assistant TSC Nashville Director and USL Operations Assistant. “We are pleased to bring in Guy and Mikey to join our technical staff,” said TSC Director of Soccer Stephen Jordan. “Guy brings some new ideas from his time in North Carolina and Mikey will help in continuing to build TSC Nashville with Coy [Boazman, TSC Nashville Director].” Garguilo is coming from NC Fusion in Greensboro, NC. Guy has served as U11-U13 Boys and Girls Age Group Coordinator, U11-U19 Girls Director, Goalkeeper Director, and was a director at Greensboro United prior to NC Fusion. “I am very excited to get working with the kids,” Garguilo said. “Tennessee Soccer Club has a great reputation. I am happy to join a great staff and helping in any way I can to create a wonderful Academy experience.” In addition to Garguilo’s youth experience, he was a men’s assistant coach at Belmont Abbey College and was the head coach at Stanley Community College. Alley has been a long-time coach for the TSC organization. Mikey began coaching in Harpeth with Southern Soccer Academy, becoming Nashville FC Youth and eventually merging with TSC. “I have been hoping for a long time to join the staff and contribute to the club even more,” Alley said. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve TSC and the players and families and I am excited to get started.” Alley is a Tennessee native, playing goalkeeper at Carson-Newman University and for the Nashville FC NPSL team. Both Garguilo and Alley will begin immediately. View Guy Garguilo's profile here. View Mikey Alley's profile here. For more information on TSC, please visit www.tennesseesoccerclub.org .
13 Dec, 2023
Calvin Bettencourt talks with TSC about his experience saving a boy from drowning in Florida over Fall Break Q and A with Calvin Bettencourt We sat down with TSC 2007 Williamson Showcase midfielder Calvin Bettencourt who encountered a life and death situation. TSC: What TSC team are you on? Calvin: I’m currently playing on the 2007 Williamson Boys Showcase team. TSC: Tell us about your experience in Florida over Fall Break. Calvin: Fall break was very fun and relaxing overall. I stayed at my friend’s house with four other friends and we had a great time watching movies, biking around, swimming, playing sports, and doing other activities. On one of the last days of break, however, an incident occurred. My friends and I were playing spikeball on the shore and it was my turn to sit out and let someone else play. I'm not sure why, but I was drawn out to go play with and watch after my friend's little brother and his friend while waiting my turn. On a sand bar that was pretty far from shore, we began playing a game with an inflatable ball the size of a volleyball that would later save our lives. Although I'm not sure how it exactly happened, my friend's little brother got sucked out into the ocean where he couldn't stand. I saw him struggling as waves crashed over his head, so I swam out to him with the ball. I gave him the ball, and told him to hold on to it tight. His friend was also sucked out, although he remained close to the sandbar. I realized we were caught in a rip current, and as I tried to swim sideways out of it, we only got sucked farther out. I decided that it would be best to swim against the rip current to avoid getting pulled farther out, although it was very strenuous. After about five minutes, the boy's friend made it to the sandbar where he could stand again. I yelled after him to get us help, although I knew he wouldn't be able to make it back to the shore for quite some time. I continued to wave my hands above my head and swim against the rip current with the boy in one arm. I began to get exceedingly tired, however I knew stopping wasn't an option. After about ten minutes of struggling, people finally saw my hands waving and two of my friends and about five dads rushed out to come help us. They pulled us back onto the sandbar and helped us back onto shore. TSC: What was going through your mind when you were in the ocean trying to save someone’s life? Calvin: Staying calm and keeping the boy calm was the first thing on my mind. I worked hard to reassure the boy that we would be okay. Of course, I had other emotions and thoughts that I had to push back in order to keep calm. Just the thought and sight of all of my friends having a great time on shore while me and the boy I was helping were in deep trouble felt extremely stressful and surreal to me. As time went on, I felt my energy steadily depleting as we made little progress towards shore. After about nine minutes, I felt my hope begin to waver, however I knew I needed to stay strong for the boys sake. While in the water, I found myself subconsciously praying. I felt a sudden burst of energy and determination as I continued struggling that helped me stay afloat. And now, after everything happened, I strongly feel like there was a greater force at hand. So many things lined up perfectly for me to go save the boy and for us to both return safely. TSC: How do you feel when people say you are a hero? Calvin: Honestly, I don't think I'll ever get used to being called a hero. The whole situation happened so quickly and me swimming out to help the boy felt like second nature. After getting back to the shore, I didn't feel any desire to receive praise; all that was important to me was the fact that both of us were safe and the satisfaction and thankfulness of knowing we could continue on living our lives. TSC: What have you learned from this experience? Calvin: My perspective on life changed greatly as an outcome of the whole incident. I learned just how easily a life can be taken away, which helped me come to grips with not taking life for granted. Before the incident, never in a thousand years would I have thought that I would get close to dying in my teen years. The experience served as a wake-up call for me and since it all turned out the way it did, (with everyone safe), I am glad it all happened as I feel it helped shape me into the person I am today. TSC: What does going through this mean to you? Calvin: I feel that the situation has matured me in various ways. For one, I feel a greater confidence in myself now, knowing that I reacted the way I did in a stressful and dangerous situation. The experience also allowed me to have a greater view of the bigger picture in life. Things I once stressed about have ceased to worry me after going through a situation where I genuinely thought I would die. The whole ordeal means a lot to me as it granted me a deeper dive into my character and taught me a great deal about myself. I feel grateful for the life I have been given, and I am thankful to the experience for these reasons. I feel relieved that the boy is safe and the family of the little boy didn't have to go through the mourning of a lost family member; this relief serves as the greatest fulfillment I can possibly receive. Overall, I feel the situation resulted in positives that outweigh any trauma from our near death experience.
21 Nov, 2023
FRANKLIN, TN - Congratulations to all the teams that competed in the 2023 Fall Tennessee State Cup. The Tennessee State Soccer Association released the All-Tournament Teams and Tennessee Soccer Club was well represented. 2023 Fall State Cup All-Tournament Teams 12U Girls D1 TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Premier MA Alyssa Thompson Ryan Wilkes Ellanor Schwinn 12UG D2 TSC Williamson 2013 Girls Premier White Malia Zaghouani 12UG D3 TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Elite JG Nefeli Graves Elle Thomson TSC Williamson 2012 Girls EB Maryn Adams Amelia Duff 12U Boys D1 TSC Williamson 2013 Boys Academy Premier David Levine Gaius Neloms William Hayman 12U Boys D2 TSC Williamson 2012 Boys Premier Blue Landon Davis Hayden Wilkinson 15U Boys D2 TSC Murfreesboro 2009 Showcase Kaeden Linstead 16U Boys D1 TSC Williamson 2008 Boys Showcase John Thomas Parkerson 17U Boys D1 TSC Murfreesboro 2007 Boys Showcase Grayson Gibson TSC Sumner 2007 Boys Showcase Daniel Vasconcelos TSC Williamson 2007 Boys Showcase Logan Macy 17U Boys D3 TSC Williamson 2007 Boys Elite Zach Arents Jack Landers Jake Solan Peyton Rudiger 18U Boys D1 TSC Murfreesboro 2006 Boys Showcase Brian Pleitez Decklan Hand Sam Melek TSC Nashville 2006 Boys Showcase Yeferson Gavarrete 19U Boys D2 TSC Murfreesboro 2005/2006 Boys Showcase Erreguin Jesse 19U Boys D3 TSC Williamson 2005/06 Boys Premier Ryan Link Bryan Mendez
26 Feb, 2024
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club hosted its annual Soccer-A-Thon on Saturday at Robert Ring Arena in Franklin, TN to raise money for the Special Olympics Tennessee (SOTN). The event was a resounding success, raising over $22,000 to help the SOTN with its soccer program. Participants filled the arena, with 26 athletes from Special Olympics as well as nearly 50 TSC players and coaches playing and helping run the hour-long clinic. “It is always powerful to watch our coaches and players come together with the Special Olympics athletes for an hour where soccer isn’t the only focus,” said TSC Tournament Director & Events Coordinator Jimmy Drain. “Hearing the laughter, seeing all the smiles, and watching friendships take place on the field are just a small sample of how much fun takes place at the event.” TSC began working with Special Olympics Tennessee in 2016 and has helped raise over $230,000 toward the cause. The current Soccer-A-Thon fundraiser will keep accepting donations until March 1st with a mission to raise even more funds for the Special Olympics athletes and TSC. You can donate here . “We love sharing our enjoyment for the game and look forward to hosting again next winter,” Drain added. “We are so thankful for the support that TSC has given Special Olympics Tennessee over the years,” Adam Germek, President and CEO of Special Olympics Tennessee said. “This support has helped grow Special Olympics soccer and other programs throughout the state. The athletes look forward to the TSC Soccer-A-Thon every year and love the unified experience with TSC players, coaches, and staff. Thank you TSC for being champions for inclusion on and off the field!” Tennessee Soccer Club established the TSC Cares program in 2017 as the philanthropic mission of TSC to aid in Building the Community in the Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. TSC Cares continues to partner with local organizations to positively impact our community. To learn more about TSC Cares, or to join us in caring for the community, please visit our TSC Cares page here.
17 Jan, 2024
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club has named Guy Garguilo as the new Academy Associate Director and Mikey Alley as the Assistant TSC Nashville Director and USL Operations Assistant. “We are pleased to bring in Guy and Mikey to join our technical staff,” said TSC Director of Soccer Stephen Jordan. “Guy brings some new ideas from his time in North Carolina and Mikey will help in continuing to build TSC Nashville with Coy [Boazman, TSC Nashville Director].” Garguilo is coming from NC Fusion in Greensboro, NC. Guy has served as U11-U13 Boys and Girls Age Group Coordinator, U11-U19 Girls Director, Goalkeeper Director, and was a director at Greensboro United prior to NC Fusion. “I am very excited to get working with the kids,” Garguilo said. “Tennessee Soccer Club has a great reputation. I am happy to join a great staff and helping in any way I can to create a wonderful Academy experience.” In addition to Garguilo’s youth experience, he was a men’s assistant coach at Belmont Abbey College and was the head coach at Stanley Community College. Alley has been a long-time coach for the TSC organization. Mikey began coaching in Harpeth with Southern Soccer Academy, becoming Nashville FC Youth and eventually merging with TSC. “I have been hoping for a long time to join the staff and contribute to the club even more,” Alley said. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve TSC and the players and families and I am excited to get started.” Alley is a Tennessee native, playing goalkeeper at Carson-Newman University and for the Nashville FC NPSL team. Both Garguilo and Alley will begin immediately. View Guy Garguilo's profile here. View Mikey Alley's profile here. For more information on TSC, please visit www.tennesseesoccerclub.org .
13 Dec, 2023
Calvin Bettencourt talks with TSC about his experience saving a boy from drowning in Florida over Fall Break Q and A with Calvin Bettencourt We sat down with TSC 2007 Williamson Showcase midfielder Calvin Bettencourt who encountered a life and death situation. TSC: What TSC team are you on? Calvin: I’m currently playing on the 2007 Williamson Boys Showcase team. TSC: Tell us about your experience in Florida over Fall Break. Calvin: Fall break was very fun and relaxing overall. I stayed at my friend’s house with four other friends and we had a great time watching movies, biking around, swimming, playing sports, and doing other activities. On one of the last days of break, however, an incident occurred. My friends and I were playing spikeball on the shore and it was my turn to sit out and let someone else play. I'm not sure why, but I was drawn out to go play with and watch after my friend's little brother and his friend while waiting my turn. On a sand bar that was pretty far from shore, we began playing a game with an inflatable ball the size of a volleyball that would later save our lives. Although I'm not sure how it exactly happened, my friend's little brother got sucked out into the ocean where he couldn't stand. I saw him struggling as waves crashed over his head, so I swam out to him with the ball. I gave him the ball, and told him to hold on to it tight. His friend was also sucked out, although he remained close to the sandbar. I realized we were caught in a rip current, and as I tried to swim sideways out of it, we only got sucked farther out. I decided that it would be best to swim against the rip current to avoid getting pulled farther out, although it was very strenuous. After about five minutes, the boy's friend made it to the sandbar where he could stand again. I yelled after him to get us help, although I knew he wouldn't be able to make it back to the shore for quite some time. I continued to wave my hands above my head and swim against the rip current with the boy in one arm. I began to get exceedingly tired, however I knew stopping wasn't an option. After about ten minutes of struggling, people finally saw my hands waving and two of my friends and about five dads rushed out to come help us. They pulled us back onto the sandbar and helped us back onto shore. TSC: What was going through your mind when you were in the ocean trying to save someone’s life? Calvin: Staying calm and keeping the boy calm was the first thing on my mind. I worked hard to reassure the boy that we would be okay. Of course, I had other emotions and thoughts that I had to push back in order to keep calm. Just the thought and sight of all of my friends having a great time on shore while me and the boy I was helping were in deep trouble felt extremely stressful and surreal to me. As time went on, I felt my energy steadily depleting as we made little progress towards shore. After about nine minutes, I felt my hope begin to waver, however I knew I needed to stay strong for the boys sake. While in the water, I found myself subconsciously praying. I felt a sudden burst of energy and determination as I continued struggling that helped me stay afloat. And now, after everything happened, I strongly feel like there was a greater force at hand. So many things lined up perfectly for me to go save the boy and for us to both return safely. TSC: How do you feel when people say you are a hero? Calvin: Honestly, I don't think I'll ever get used to being called a hero. The whole situation happened so quickly and me swimming out to help the boy felt like second nature. After getting back to the shore, I didn't feel any desire to receive praise; all that was important to me was the fact that both of us were safe and the satisfaction and thankfulness of knowing we could continue on living our lives. TSC: What have you learned from this experience? Calvin: My perspective on life changed greatly as an outcome of the whole incident. I learned just how easily a life can be taken away, which helped me come to grips with not taking life for granted. Before the incident, never in a thousand years would I have thought that I would get close to dying in my teen years. The experience served as a wake-up call for me and since it all turned out the way it did, (with everyone safe), I am glad it all happened as I feel it helped shape me into the person I am today. TSC: What does going through this mean to you? Calvin: I feel that the situation has matured me in various ways. For one, I feel a greater confidence in myself now, knowing that I reacted the way I did in a stressful and dangerous situation. The experience also allowed me to have a greater view of the bigger picture in life. Things I once stressed about have ceased to worry me after going through a situation where I genuinely thought I would die. The whole ordeal means a lot to me as it granted me a deeper dive into my character and taught me a great deal about myself. I feel grateful for the life I have been given, and I am thankful to the experience for these reasons. I feel relieved that the boy is safe and the family of the little boy didn't have to go through the mourning of a lost family member; this relief serves as the greatest fulfillment I can possibly receive. Overall, I feel the situation resulted in positives that outweigh any trauma from our near death experience.
21 Nov, 2023
FRANKLIN, TN - Congratulations to all the teams that competed in the 2023 Fall Tennessee State Cup. The Tennessee State Soccer Association released the All-Tournament Teams and Tennessee Soccer Club was well represented. 2023 Fall State Cup All-Tournament Teams 12U Girls D1 TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Premier MA Alyssa Thompson Ryan Wilkes Ellanor Schwinn 12UG D2 TSC Williamson 2013 Girls Premier White Malia Zaghouani 12UG D3 TSC Williamson 2012 Girls Elite JG Nefeli Graves Elle Thomson TSC Williamson 2012 Girls EB Maryn Adams Amelia Duff 12U Boys D1 TSC Williamson 2013 Boys Academy Premier David Levine Gaius Neloms William Hayman 12U Boys D2 TSC Williamson 2012 Boys Premier Blue Landon Davis Hayden Wilkinson 15U Boys D2 TSC Murfreesboro 2009 Showcase Kaeden Linstead 16U Boys D1 TSC Williamson 2008 Boys Showcase John Thomas Parkerson 17U Boys D1 TSC Murfreesboro 2007 Boys Showcase Grayson Gibson TSC Sumner 2007 Boys Showcase Daniel Vasconcelos TSC Williamson 2007 Boys Showcase Logan Macy 17U Boys D3 TSC Williamson 2007 Boys Elite Zach Arents Jack Landers Jake Solan Peyton Rudiger 18U Boys D1 TSC Murfreesboro 2006 Boys Showcase Brian Pleitez Decklan Hand Sam Melek TSC Nashville 2006 Boys Showcase Yeferson Gavarrete 19U Boys D2 TSC Murfreesboro 2005/2006 Boys Showcase Erreguin Jesse 19U Boys D3 TSC Williamson 2005/06 Boys Premier Ryan Link Bryan Mendez
26 Feb, 2024
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club hosted its annual Soccer-A-Thon on Saturday at Robert Ring Arena in Franklin, TN to raise money for the Special Olympics Tennessee (SOTN). The event was a resounding success, raising over $22,000 to help the SOTN with its soccer program. Participants filled the arena, with 26 athletes from Special Olympics as well as nearly 50 TSC players and coaches playing and helping run the hour-long clinic. “It is always powerful to watch our coaches and players come together with the Special Olympics athletes for an hour where soccer isn’t the only focus,” said TSC Tournament Director & Events Coordinator Jimmy Drain. “Hearing the laughter, seeing all the smiles, and watching friendships take place on the field are just a small sample of how much fun takes place at the event.” TSC began working with Special Olympics Tennessee in 2016 and has helped raise over $230,000 toward the cause. The current Soccer-A-Thon fundraiser will keep accepting donations until March 1st with a mission to raise even more funds for the Special Olympics athletes and TSC. You can donate here . “We love sharing our enjoyment for the game and look forward to hosting again next winter,” Drain added. “We are so thankful for the support that TSC has given Special Olympics Tennessee over the years,” Adam Germek, President and CEO of Special Olympics Tennessee said. “This support has helped grow Special Olympics soccer and other programs throughout the state. The athletes look forward to the TSC Soccer-A-Thon every year and love the unified experience with TSC players, coaches, and staff. Thank you TSC for being champions for inclusion on and off the field!” Tennessee Soccer Club established the TSC Cares program in 2017 as the philanthropic mission of TSC to aid in Building the Community in the Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. TSC Cares continues to partner with local organizations to positively impact our community. To learn more about TSC Cares, or to join us in caring for the community, please visit our TSC Cares page here.
17 Jan, 2024
FRANKLIN, TN – Tennessee Soccer Club has named Guy Garguilo as the new Academy Associate Director and Mikey Alley as the Assistant TSC Nashville Director and USL Operations Assistant. “We are pleased to bring in Guy and Mikey to join our technical staff,” said TSC Director of Soccer Stephen Jordan. “Guy brings some new ideas from his time in North Carolina and Mikey will help in continuing to build TSC Nashville with Coy [Boazman, TSC Nashville Director].” Garguilo is coming from NC Fusion in Greensboro, NC. Guy has served as U11-U13 Boys and Girls Age Group Coordinator, U11-U19 Girls Director, Goalkeeper Director, and was a director at Greensboro United prior to NC Fusion. “I am very excited to get working with the kids,” Garguilo said. “Tennessee Soccer Club has a great reputation. I am happy to join a great staff and helping in any way I can to create a wonderful Academy experience.” In addition to Garguilo’s youth experience, he was a men’s assistant coach at Belmont Abbey College and was the head coach at Stanley Community College. Alley has been a long-time coach for the TSC organization. Mikey began coaching in Harpeth with Southern Soccer Academy, becoming Nashville FC Youth and eventually merging with TSC. “I have been hoping for a long time to join the staff and contribute to the club even more,” Alley said. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve TSC and the players and families and I am excited to get started.” Alley is a Tennessee native, playing goalkeeper at Carson-Newman University and for the Nashville FC NPSL team. Both Garguilo and Alley will begin immediately. View Guy Garguilo's profile here. View Mikey Alley's profile here. For more information on TSC, please visit www.tennesseesoccerclub.org .
13 Dec, 2023
Calvin Bettencourt talks with TSC about his experience saving a boy from drowning in Florida over Fall Break Q and A with Calvin Bettencourt We sat down with TSC 2007 Williamson Showcase midfielder Calvin Bettencourt who encountered a life and death situation. TSC: What TSC team are you on? Calvin: I’m currently playing on the 2007 Williamson Boys Showcase team. TSC: Tell us about your experience in Florida over Fall Break. Calvin: Fall break was very fun and relaxing overall. I stayed at my friend’s house with four other friends and we had a great time watching movies, biking around, swimming, playing sports, and doing other activities. On one of the last days of break, however, an incident occurred. My friends and I were playing spikeball on the shore and it was my turn to sit out and let someone else play. I'm not sure why, but I was drawn out to go play with and watch after my friend's little brother and his friend while waiting my turn. On a sand bar that was pretty far from shore, we began playing a game with an inflatable ball the size of a volleyball that would later save our lives. Although I'm not sure how it exactly happened, my friend's little brother got sucked out into the ocean where he couldn't stand. I saw him struggling as waves crashed over his head, so I swam out to him with the ball. I gave him the ball, and told him to hold on to it tight. His friend was also sucked out, although he remained close to the sandbar. I realized we were caught in a rip current, and as I tried to swim sideways out of it, we only got sucked farther out. I decided that it would be best to swim against the rip current to avoid getting pulled farther out, although it was very strenuous. After about five minutes, the boy's friend made it to the sandbar where he could stand again. I yelled after him to get us help, although I knew he wouldn't be able to make it back to the shore for quite some time. I continued to wave my hands above my head and swim against the rip current with the boy in one arm. I began to get exceedingly tired, however I knew stopping wasn't an option. After about ten minutes of struggling, people finally saw my hands waving and two of my friends and about five dads rushed out to come help us. They pulled us back onto the sandbar and helped us back onto shore. TSC: What was going through your mind when you were in the ocean trying to save someone’s life? Calvin: Staying calm and keeping the boy calm was the first thing on my mind. I worked hard to reassure the boy that we would be okay. Of course, I had other emotions and thoughts that I had to push back in order to keep calm. Just the thought and sight of all of my friends having a great time on shore while me and the boy I was helping were in deep trouble felt extremely stressful and surreal to me. As time went on, I felt my energy steadily depleting as we made little progress towards shore. After about nine minutes, I felt my hope begin to waver, however I knew I needed to stay strong for the boys sake. While in the water, I found myself subconsciously praying. I felt a sudden burst of energy and determination as I continued struggling that helped me stay afloat. And now, after everything happened, I strongly feel like there was a greater force at hand. So many things lined up perfectly for me to go save the boy and for us to both return safely. TSC: How do you feel when people say you are a hero? Calvin: Honestly, I don't think I'll ever get used to being called a hero. The whole situation happened so quickly and me swimming out to help the boy felt like second nature. After getting back to the shore, I didn't feel any desire to receive praise; all that was important to me was the fact that both of us were safe and the satisfaction and thankfulness of knowing we could continue on living our lives. TSC: What have you learned from this experience? Calvin: My perspective on life changed greatly as an outcome of the whole incident. I learned just how easily a life can be taken away, which helped me come to grips with not taking life for granted. Before the incident, never in a thousand years would I have thought that I would get close to dying in my teen years. The experience served as a wake-up call for me and since it all turned out the way it did, (with everyone safe), I am glad it all happened as I feel it helped shape me into the person I am today. TSC: What does going through this mean to you? Calvin: I feel that the situation has matured me in various ways. For one, I feel a greater confidence in myself now, knowing that I reacted the way I did in a stressful and dangerous situation. The experience also allowed me to have a greater view of the bigger picture in life. Things I once stressed about have ceased to worry me after going through a situation where I genuinely thought I would die. The whole ordeal means a lot to me as it granted me a deeper dive into my character and taught me a great deal about myself. I feel grateful for the life I have been given, and I am thankful to the experience for these reasons. I feel relieved that the boy is safe and the family of the little boy didn't have to go through the mourning of a lost family member; this relief serves as the greatest fulfillment I can possibly receive. Overall, I feel the situation resulted in positives that outweigh any trauma from our near death experience.

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